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Discover Rize, where tea gardens, misty valleys, rushing rivers and the Kaçkar Mountains surround highlights such as Zilkale, Çamlıhemşin and the traditional highland communities of the eastern Black Sea.
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Submit a Radar report →A highland destination known for its flowering uplands and honey production, visited for its vegetation and rural scenery. Check current road, weather and access conditions before travelling, follow designated routes and respect private property.
📍 Ballıköy, Anzer Yaylası, İkizdere/Rize
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Submit a Radar report →A nature and recreation area included in Güneysu's official tourism introduction, offering a local destination for spending time outdoors. Check current road, weather and access conditions before travelling, follow designated routes and respect private property.
📍 Arapdüzü Doğa Parkı ve Mesire Yeri, Güneysu/Rize
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Submit a Radar report →A glacial lake above Avusor Plateau. Access involves a road journey to the plateau followed by a mountain walk. Arrange suitable hiking equipment and local guidance, and check current conditions for fog, snow and sudden weather changes.
📍 Avusor Yaylası üst kesimleri, göl yürüyüş güzergâhı, Çamlıhemşin/Rize
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Submit a Radar report →A botanical park and tea garden overlooking the Black Sea, Rize Castle and the city. Signs identify different trees and plants. Consider the steep approach and check current visiting arrangements.
📍 Botanik Ziraat Çay Bahçesi, kent merkezi üzerindeki tepe, Merkez/Rize
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Submit a Radar report →An upland settlement known for the stream running through it and its green surroundings. It offers a setting for observing plateau life and natural scenery. Check current road conditions, stay out of the streambed and respect residents' living spaces.
📍 Yaylaköy, Elevit Yaylası, Çamlıhemşin/Rize
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Submit a Radar report →A highland destination visited for its mountain surroundings and plateau scenery. This listing covers the plateau itself, separately from accommodation businesses. Check road and weather conditions, keep vehicles off meadows and respect private property. Transportation and Road Conditions • Location: It is located approximately 31 kilometers from the center of Çamlıhemşin district. The drive from Rize city center takes about 1.5 to 2 hours on average. • Road Conditions: The final 10-15 kilometer section of the road after Çamlıhemşin is quite rough, rocky, and unpaved (single-lane). For this reason, traveling with high-clearance, durable vehicles (4x4 or SUV) is highly recommended. Key Activities • Cloud Sea and Swing: The most iconic image of the plateau is the moments that give the feeling of swinging above the clouds on giant swings set up facing the cliff. • Photography and Camping: It is highly popular for watching the waves of fog rolling through the mountains, nature photography, and tent camping. • Cultural Note: Some of the major outdoor scenes for the movie "Kazım: Yarım Kalan", which focuses on the life of artist Kazım Koyuncu and is scheduled to hit theaters in January 2027, were filmed on this plateau. Accommodation and Dining Although limited in number, there are local guesthouses and wooden bungalow houses available on the plateau. You can also enjoy local Black Sea dishes, mıhlama, and fresh plateau tea at the small cafes located on the hill.
📍 Gito Yaylası, Çamlıhemşin/Rize
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Submit a Radar report →An upland destination in Güneysu. This listing covers the plateau area and is separate from accommodation businesses in the region. Check current road, weather and access conditions before travelling, follow designated routes and respect private property.
📍 Handüzü Yaylası, Güneysu/Rize
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Submit a Radar report →A nature park known for its forest waterfall and the walking route leading to it. Check trail conditions before visiting, take care on wet surfaces and use designated paths.
📍 Hemşin Şelaleleri Tabiat Parkı, Hemşin/Rize
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Submit a Radar report →A nature park close to Rize city centre, visited for its views, outdoor recreation and walking areas. Check current entry and facility arrangements before travelling.
📍 Isırlık Tabiat Parkı, Merkez/Rize
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Rize is an intensely green Black Sea province of tea gardens, stormy rivers, waterfalls, highland settlements and the Kaçkar Mountains.
June to September provides the easiest highland access. Rain and fast weather changes remain possible.
Minibuses serve main valleys, but a car, driver or tour is useful for highlands and remote villages.
Travel conditions and opening arrangements can change. Check current information before your visit.
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